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"The Guangdong Province White Paper on the Synergistic Development of Manufacturing and Service Industries" has been officially released. It systematically outlines strategies for the deep integration of these two sectors in the Greater Bay Area. By leveraging digital technologies and promoting the servitization of manufacturing, the white paper aims to accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system. This provides crucial guidance for building a world-class advanced manufacturing cluster in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Guangdong uses AI to blur manufacturing-service lines. Through "AI+", it enables tech spillover from manufacturing and scenario integration in services—like automakers applying smart driving tech to humanoid robots, or industrial platforms using "small but smart" models to aid SME transformation. Hong Kong entrepreneurs in the GBA can tap into the region's strong industrial base, diverse scenarios, and policy support to join the "technology-scenario-data" cycle, seizing opportunities from advanced manufacturing and modern service synergy.

A new tax incentive for GBA cross-border e-commerce enterprises has been announced by three government departments, effective 2026 to end-2027. To reduce return costs, goods exported under methods like 1210 or 9610 that are returned to China in original condition within six months due to poor sales or returns (excluding food) will be exempt from import tariffs and import-linked VAT and consumption tax. This policy aims to alleviate financial pressure on businesses.

Guangdong Province has unveiled a 2026 plan for equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, covering subsidies for items such as automobiles and home appliances. Hong Kong businesses can seize opportunities in the Greater Bay Area by participating in supply chain optimization, introducing high-efficiency and energy-saving products, and leveraging tax incentives to expand into the mainland market, capitalizing on the green consumption dividend.

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has introduced three new "Bay Area Standards," covering senior travel, cross-border credit investigations, and coastal monitoring. Hong Kong businesses can adopt these unified standards to provide professional services, reducing cross-border transaction costs and enhancing their competitiveness in the Bay Area market.

By end of 2025, Guangdong's skilled talent pool hit 22.38m, including 8.43m high-skilled workers—both ranking first nationwide, bolstering its modern industries.

A trillion-yuan relending policy for private firms has been first implemented in Guangdong. The initial 2.5 billion yuan in credit funds have been disbursed to support micro and small enterprises.

Guangdong issues guidelines to curb "involution" in finance. A $12.4bn foreign semiconductor project lands in Guangzhou. Shenzhen allocates nearly $800mn to boost consumption. John Lee outlines 5 directions for HK to align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan.

Guangdong's UHD video cluster hit 1.08t yuan in 2025, becoming its 10th trillion-yuan cluster. Leveraging its complete supply chain, the sector leads China in panel output, TV production, 4K content, and 5G bases.

The new version of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Drug Administration Law" will come into effect on May 15, 2026. The revisions improve drug R&D and registration processes, strengthen production and operational management, and support innovation in pediatric and rare disease drugs, while also enhancing regulatory oversight and legal responsibilities.

On February 11, the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Ministry of Commerce signed an MOU in Beijing to strengthen overseas comprehensive services. The agreement aims to support mainland enterprises going global by enhancing collaboration with Hong Kong's professional service institutions.

Guangdong updated the "Hong Kong and Macau Drug and Medical Device Access" list, with the 2025 edition effective February 2. It includes 45 drugs and 70 devices for designated GBA city hospitals, replacing the previous version. Details are available on the Guangdong Medical Products Administration website.

Six Shenzhen departments jointly issued rules to support Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan youth. Macao youth in the “GBA Career Pathway” program receive RMB 2,000 monthly living subsidies, following Hong Kong’s scheme. Taiwan youth enjoy equal subsidy access. The “Shenzhen HK-Macao Youth Employment Entrepreneurship Home” plaque is canceled. Funds are managed under existing regulations.

Guangdong issued its 2026 action plan to optimize the law-based business environment, aiming to refine legal systems, regulate enterprise-related law enforcement, strengthen judicial protection of property and IP rights, and enhance legal services. It seeks to foster a stable, fair, and transparent legal climate, boost high-quality development, and facilitate Greater Bay Area rule alignment.

Guangdong has unveiled three 2026 action plans with 50 measures to enhance its business environment. Key initiatives include relaxed market access in Shenzhen, Hengqin, and Nansha, administrative inspections via digital QR codes, and AI-driven governance. The province also aims to leverage APEC meetings to further elevate its business climate.